European Procurement Strategy Consultant

McKinsey; Lazio; On-site; EUR 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Europe seeks a CSS Associate within the Operations Practice to solve complex client challenges in procurement and supply management across multiple industries. You will engage in problem solving, develop strategic purchasing plans, and contribute to client impact with rigorous analysis and collaborative teamwork.

The role emphasizes mobility across European assignments, ongoing training, mentorship, and a pathway to leadership within a global consulting firm known for

Qualifications

• Master's degree and exceptional academics required.
• Broad experience in strategic purchasing and/or supply management.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.
• Work with colleagues and clients from a wide range of business areas across Europe to develop purchasing strategies that support clients' objectives.
• Gain new skills and build on your strengths while receiving exceptional training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Be based in one of our European offices as part of our Operations Practice.
• Support global sourcing, e-procurement, supplier development and purchasing organization design within McKinsey's Procurement service line.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supply management

Analytical skills

Leadership

European mobility

Education

Master's degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Europe seeks a CSS Associate within the Operations Practice to solve complex client challenges in procurement and supply management across multiple industries. You will engage in problem solving, develop strategic purchasing plans, and contribute to client impact with rigorous analysis and collaborative teamwork.

The role emphasizes mobility across European assignments, ongoing training, mentorship, and a pathway to leadership within a global consulting firm known for